International Marijuana Legality
Understanding the legal status of marijuana across different countries can be complex. Our comprehensive guide breaks down the legality of recreational and medical marijuana in various countries, helping you stay informed about the latest international laws and regulations.
Country-by-Country Legality
Afghanistan
ð Illegal
Albania
ð Medical
Algeria
ð Illegal
Angola
ð Illegal
Argentina
ð Medical
Armenia
ð Illegal
Australia
ðŠī Legal in ACT onlyð Medicalð Varies by state
Austria
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Bahamas
ð Illegal
Bangladesh
ð Illegal
Barbados
ð Medical
Belarus
ð Illegal
Belgium
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Belize
ð Decriminalized
Bermuda
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Bhutan
ð Illegal
Bolivia
ð Illegal
Brazil
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Bulgaria
ð Illegal
Canada
ðŠī Fully Legalð Medicalð Decriminalized
Chile
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
China
ð Illegal
Colombia
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Cook Islands
ð Illegal
Congo
ð Illegal
Costa Rica
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Croatia
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Cuba
ð Decriminalized
Czech Republic
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Denmark
ð Medical
Dominican Republic
ð Illegal
Ecuador
ð Medical
Egypt
ð Illegal
Estonia
ð Medical
Ethiopia
ð Illegal
Fiji
ð Illegal
Finland
ð Medical
France
ð Limited
Georgia
ðŠī Fully Legalð Decriminalized
Germany
ðŠī Fully Legalð Medicalð Decriminalized
Ghana
ð Illegal
Greece
ð Medical
Greenland
ð Illegal
Grenada
ð Illegal
Guatemala
ð Illegal
Haiti
ð Illegal
Honduras
ð Illegal
Hong Kong
ð Illegal
Hungary
ð Illegal
Iceland
ð Illegal
India
ð Illegal
Indonesia
ð Illegal
Iran
ð Illegal
Iraq
ð Illegal
Ireland
ð Limited
Israel
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Italy
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Jamaica
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Japan
ð Illegal
Jordan
ð Illegal
Kenya
ð Illegal
Kuwait
ð Illegal
Laos
ð Illegal
Latvia
ð Illegal
Lebanon
ð Medical
Liberia
ð Medical
Libya
ð Illegal
Liechtenstein
ð Illegal
Lithuania
ð Illegal
Luxembourg
ðŠī Limitedð Medicalð Decriminalized
Madagascar
ð Illegal
Malawi
ð Medical
Malaysia
ð Illegal
Maldives
ð Illegal
Malta
ðŠī Fully Legalð Medicalð Decriminalized
Marshall Islands
ð Illegal
Mexico
ðŠī Fully Legalð Medicalð Decriminalized
Micronesia
ð Illegal
Moldova
ð Decriminalized
Monaco
ð Illegal
Morocco
ð Medical
Myanmar
ð Illegal
Namibia
ð Illegal
Nepal
ð Illegal
Netherlands
ðŠī Toleratedð Medicalð Decriminalized
New Zealand
ð Medical
Nicaragua
ð Illegal
Nigeria
ð Illegal
North Macedonia
ð Medical
Norway
ð Medical
Pakistan
ð Illegal
Panama
ð Medical
Paraguay
ð Decriminalized
Peru
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Philippines
ð Limited
Poland
ð Medical
Portugal
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Qatar
ð Illegal
Romania
ð Limited
Russia
ð Illegal
Rwanda
ð Medical
Samoa
ð Illegal
Saudi Arabia
ð Illegal
Seychelles
ð Illegal
Singapore
ð Illegal
Slovakia
ð Illegal
Slovenia
ð Limitedð Decriminalized
South Africa
ðŠī Private use onlyð Medicalð Decriminalized
Spain
ðŠī Private use onlyð Medicalð Decriminalized
Sweden
ð Limited
Switzerland
ð Medicalð Decriminalized
Taiwan
ð Illegal
Thailand
ðŠī Fully Legalð Medicalð Decriminalized
Turkey
ð Limited
United Arab Emirates
ð Illegal
Ukraine
ð Medical
United Kingdom
ð Limited
United States
ðŠī Varies by state ð Varies by state
See our full guide to Marijuana legality by state âUruguay
ðŠī Fully Legalð Medicalð Decriminalized
Vanuatu
ð Medical
Venezuela
ð Illegal
Vietnam
ð Illegal
Zambia
ð Medical
Zimbabwe
ð Medical
Source: Wikipedia
Last updated: October 10, 2024
International Drug Conventions
While some countries have legalized or decriminalized marijuana, international drug control treaties still classify it as a controlled substance. This creates a complex global landscape that affects everything from personal use to international trade and diplomacy.
Understanding Our International Legality Labels
- ðŠī Fully Legal
- Both recreational (adult-use) and medical marijuana are legal in this country.
- ðŠī Limited
- Recreational use is legal under specific conditions or in certain regions.
- ð Medical
- Medical use of marijuana is legal with a doctor's recommendation.
- ð Limited
- Medical use is allowed under specific conditions or in certain regions.
- ð Decriminalized
- Possession of small amounts may result in fines or citations instead of criminal charges.
- ð Limited
- Decriminalization applies under specific conditions or in certain regions.
- âð Low THC Medical
- Only low-THC cannabis products are legally available for medical use.
- ð Illegal
- Both recreational and medical use of marijuana are prohibited under national law.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice. Laws and regulations regarding marijuana can change rapidly and vary significantly between jurisdictions. We strongly recommend that you conduct your own research and consult with local legal professionals or authorities for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding marijuana laws in your area. Always comply with local laws and regulations.